Walmart, Beacon Health Options partner on mental health clinic
According to an article in the Boston Globe, Beacon Health Options, which manages mental health care for 40 million people, has opened a small clinic in the Walmart in Carrollton, Texas.
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Retail stores see big crowds on Black Friday
Black Friday lived up to its reputation as the busiest shopping day of the year, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers, which estimates that about 151 million people visited a mall or shopping center over the weekend.
Rite Aid offers “7 Days to Save” for Cyber Week
Rite Aid is giving the gift of holiday savings both online and in-store through its “7 Days to Save” sales event that begins this Sunday, Nov. 25 and runs through Saturday, Dec. 1. Just in time for Cyber Week, “7 Days to Save” will feature 30% off regular retail prices at
Study: Consumers are ready to spend this holiday season
Holiday shoppers are more than prepared to buy in force this year. The only question is who will capture their dollars. Three out of four consumers (76%) plan to spend as much or more than they did last year, but, according to A.T.
The Rite Aid Foundation gives $2.2 million to KidCents charities
In celebration of #GivingTuesday on Nov. 27, a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media, The Rite Aid Foundation is awarding a total of $2.2 million to partner charities through its KidCents Thanks For Giving Holiday program. This special program has been created to help the more
IBM predicts strong holiday shopping season
With retailers gearing up for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, IBM’s 2018 Holiday Retail Forecast (indicates this shopping season could be a win in many segments, with a 4.83% year-over-year growth seen across the industry this year.
CoverGirl to open Times Square flagship store on Black Friday
The highly anticipated launch of the CoverGirl Times Square flagship store will happen on Black Friday, November 23.
WBA, Humana, reportedly pursuing greater ties
Walgreens Boots Alliance and health insurer Humana Inc. are in preliminary talks to take equity stakes in each other, according to the Wall Street Journal.
CVS now sees Aetna deal closing after Thanksgiving
According to published reports, CVS Health says it now expects to close its $69 billion acquisition of Aetna after the Thanksgiving holiday, after saying earlier this month that it anticipated the deal would close before the holiday.
Khanna, Sanders to intro legislation to lower prescription drug prices
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – At a time when one in five American adults cannot afford to get the prescription medication they need, U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna (D, Calif.) and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I, Vt.
Kroger and Ocado choose site for high-tech fulfillment center
Kroger Co. and Ocado announced the Cincinnati region as its selection for America’s first customer fulfillment center (CFC).
Retailers: How much holiday music is too much?
Holiday music is an important part of any holiday marketing strategy. But when should a retailer start playing Christmas music and how much is enough? There is much debate on the subject and what a retailer should do largely depends on who the music is targeted to.
Survey: More consumers plan to shop during this holiday weekend
According to a new survey from Deloitte, more than 7 in 10 (71%) holiday shoppers plan to head to the stores and online over the Thanksgiving weekend (Thanksgiving Thursday — Cyber Monday).
More specialty drugs available through AllianceRx Walgreens Prime
Patients with certain rare, chronic and complex conditions can now obtain the medications that may improve or save their lives from AllianceRx Walgreens Prime, a leading central specialty and home delivery pharmacy.
Walgreens rolls out cancer care program
Walgreens has launched a new program called Feel More Like You, developed to help people living with cancer and their caregivers manage the potential physical changes associated with cancer treatment.